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Ecolab
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Ecolab

$275.20

+0.71%

Open $271.73·Prev $273.27

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Power Core

Ecolab's moat is the physical and digital integration of its chemistry, hardware, service personnel, and data analytics into the daily operational workflows of its customers, making switching economically and operationally irrational at scale.

Published1 Apr 2026
UniverseS&P 500
SectorMaterials

Direction of Movement

Compounding Position Through Margins, Water, and Data

ROC 200

-0.7%

Company Profile

Ecolab Inc. is a global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services. The company operates through four key segments: Global Industrial, which provides water treatment, process applications, cleaning, and sanitizing solutions for manufacturing, food and beverage processing, transportation, chemical, metals and mining, power generation, refining, pulp and paper industries; Global Institutional & Specialty, serving institutional cleaning needs; Global Healthcare & Life Sciences, offering specialized products for healthcare facilities and life sciences operations; and Global Pest Elimination, delivering pest detection, prevention, and elimination services for restaurants, food processors, hotels, grocery operations, and more. Ecolab Inc. produces and markets cleaning and sanitation products, dish and laundry washing systems, pest control, infection control items, and customized water management solutions across industrial manufacturing, hospitality, healthcare, and life sciences markets. It holds a strong position in the U.S. and expands internationally in the specialty chemicals sector. Founded in 1923 and headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, Ecolab Inc. plays a vital role in sustainability and operational efficiency for diverse end markets.

Sector

Basic Materials

Industry

Specialty Chemicals

Employees

48,000

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